Funky little hole in the wall attached to a convenience store with one gas pump without the price…read moreposted, in the middle of nowhere. We were hungry and 'needing relief' so popped in for a bite. Three friendly ladies working the counter took our order. Prices were crazy low compared to the touristy spots we left behind in Myrtle Beach, or any in Los Angeles from where we recently moved. I wanted something a little different, so I ordered a pork chop sandwich. It was literally as the name implies, a pork chop on two pieces of white bread, bones included. I chucked a bit, and dug in. The flavor was good, and it was tender and juicy. The bathroom was another story. Sign said 'get key from store', so went in and asked for the key. Young guy at the counter handed me a ring of about 8 keys, pulled out two of them and said that it was one of these. It was not, nor was any of the others on the ring. I returned and explained, he came back with me and was equally unsuccessful. So he used one of the keys to slide behind the bolt and opened it that way. While I saw no evidence, it was quite foul-smelling, and I hurried about my business and left. I purchased two bottles of water from the lunch counter ($1 each, just like Vegas!), and we headed down the road.

Yes. Dear Lord, can you believe this place exists. It is in literally the middle of nowhere because…read moreit is so far off the main highway. But worth every extra minute. Fried thick bologna sandwich on toasted bread or cheeseburger all the way and you know for sure that you will be back and you will pack an extra stomach. Great service and friendly folks only add to this place.

The service here is outstanding to begin with and there burger and fries and absolutely delicious…read morewould 100% recommend

Parking was kinda weird but doable. Very clean inside and seating area on your right as you come…read morein. Service was amazing and the burger i ordered was amazing and hot. Fries were hot and i must say Dnt forget your order. I forgot my sweet tea lol overall good place to go

Old school burgers Fries and more. The Food is fantastic.....nice people and always stop when…read morepossible

I love this place been eating there since I was a teenager and I will be 60 in July best Footlong…read moreHotdogs around and I love the Fergie Burger and they make the tea just the way I like it.

So, I'm on my way back from the beach and I'm on 87 but taking a back road and I see several signs…read moreabout Melvin's restaurant. I saw something about a hamburger, it was lunch time and I decided to take the detour into town and see if I can get something to go. Suddenly, I was in downtown Elizabethtown, and it was quite charming. A lot of times I go through the small North Carolina towns that used to thrive at one time but are now pretty much shut down and deserted. It was not the case with Elizabethtown. I saw coffee shops and boutiques and clothing stores and of course, Melvin's. When I first walked in, I got nervous because there was a long line and I was not in the mood to be waiting a long time to get a hamburger unless it's for White Castles. But let me tell you something, Melvin's got it worked out to a science. One person takes your order. One person makes your hamburger. One person puts the hamburger in the bag and the other person takes your money. I was in and out of there in less than 2 minutes. It cracked me up. The menu is quite limited. You can have a hamburger or a cheeseburger or a hot dog and that's it. You can't even get fries. You can get a bag of chips which is what I did and some random cookie for a dollar. I enjoyed getting in the car and having my lunch for the ride back home. The hamburger was good and so was the pric... less than five bucks. I got it all the way with coleslaw and ketchup and mustard. and chili Melvin's has been around forever, and it was clear that the locals love it. The line was long and the place was pretty full. People are in and out of there in a few minutes. So anyway, if you're on your way to the beach and on 87, grab a burger at Melvin's and keep the tradition going at Melvin's.

This place was recommended by a shop owner that I always visit when here and I was craving a good…read morechili dog so we stopped in. There was a line but it moved quickly. I was surprised to see so few booths for seating. All of them were full but we were fortunate to get a table when we ordered. I got my chili dog and sweet tea and my grandson got a chocolate chip cookie. I wanted to love this place and seeing it was recommended by southern living gave me high hopes. The hot dog was warm, not hot and there was very little chili on it so I can't tell you if the chili was good or not. The chili was the only thing on the dog.... I was disappointed. The chocolate chip cookie was just average he said and he would not get again. The sweet tea was good and you can get a refill if you can get to the dispenser. It's marked unsweetened but it was sweet... No one was cleaning tables so the table was not clean. Disappointed, but it was not expensive and I can say I have had the experience.

Amazing find. Awesome little hole in wall serving just great burgers & hotdogs. Get them all the…read moreway. The people behind counter were very friendly. Awesome little lunch spot.

Date of Visit: 7/28/2025 Monday…read more For those that are following, this is my second foodie stop on my road-trip to the northeast. I'm not gonna kid you but I did do a little research on this place before my trip and is one of the reasons I am traveling on 701 north. Most sources I gathered from other YELP! reviews. And you really have to read between the lines on some reviews, I did not let them change my mind. I need to stop here. As I arrived and located the place, it was a little tricky to park but not bad. Entered the place and it looked just like the photos online. I stepped to counter and waited behind two others and not long after I placed my order. Just a regular burger cheese w/LT and a order of fries. Now it didn't take long and my order was ready. Don't get me wrong, this place is so busy there is constantly burgers cooking on the grill. And these burgers weren't sitting around either. As soon as as it was done it was gone, as fast as they were making them they were gone. Walked over to a table with my food and drink and sat and unwrapped one of the most beautiful burgers I ever had. No complaints, bun held up thru the juiciness. LT was fresh and crisp. And the fries were just as good even though I'm not crinkle-cut type. These were crispy and soft on the inside. Hope to back this way again. Once again I found another great spot off the beaten path. What does the barber say? Who's next! Peace.

This was our second visit here and let's just say it does not disappoint. It has been about a year…read moresince we came down here and this is our must stop for a late lunch early dinner. We brought our other family members here with us this trip and everyone really enjoyed their meals and the service. The service is impeccable, they definitely provide you with that southern hospitality and welcoming spirit. The inside is very clean with plenty of seating and it's very tastefully decorated. The hot dogs are the bomb, I played it safe this time and went with two dogs with mustard on onion and sauerkraut, and the buns are extremely fresh and hotdog are full of flavor. That's what makes this place so special...... The shoestring french fries are done to perfection. They're not greasy and are very nice and crisp and well prepared. The buffalo chicken salad was done to perfection, and it was full of flavor and tasted amazing. This is one of the better cheesesteaks in the area we feel, a very generous amount of meat and cheese on a fresh several. You will not be disappointed with it for sure. I had the opportunity to meet the owner again and he is such a genuine individual, you can tell he puts his heart and soul into this restaurant and guess what ? They are in a process of opening another location some more people can enjoy their food and their vast way of hotdog selections !!!!! We did have the opportunity to try the peanut butter and jelly hotdog, which the owner brought over to us to try and let's just say we are sold on it . It has such a great flavor and is a very unique combination and you can not go wrong with it. Thank you for letting us give that a try. It was really really good. So in a nutshell, we highly recommend Dog Slingers We look forward to our next visit to this area and stopping here for lunch or dinner thank you so much for providing such amazing food and the creative side of hotdogs! Almost forgot they do breakfast sandwiches in different breakfasts which from looking at the menu are well were stopping for !!

Who doesn't recommend this place!…read more Excellent and always worth the wait. If you are looking for a hot dog or a reuben, this is the place.

Although the cheeseburger was OK, we also had the fries and onion rings. Both seem to be cooked in…read moreburnt grease which put a damper on the whole visit. The waiter or server was nice. The ambience we never went inside. We actually ate our food in the car, it just seemed like people park where they wanted to, but it was OK but it's not somewhere. I'll probably visit again. I wish I had took a picture. I don't take these things lightly.

I asked for a sliced BBQ sandwich, even discussed it with the carhop, got home and it was…read moreminced/chopped... I threw it away ! Fries were good , but they always are

I was craving chili, cheese slaw dog and Hot Diggidy nailed it. Beefy hot dog, everything fresh. So…read morefriggin good!

Food was great the staff were cordial and engaging and the restaurant was nice. MS. Zoe shared some…read moreof the history of the restaurant with us and it was personal and a great time.

We love stopping here on our way to the beach! The owner is so sweet, and she makes a fantastic hot…read moredog. They have lots of topping options, drinks, chips, and pulled pork sandwiches as well. Super cute and easy spot to stop for a snack on the road. Highly recommend!

Good Boy hit the spot on our road trip! Clean bathroom access, food was great and very quick…read moreservice! The sweetest owner that gifted our boys stickers and popsicles. She also makes this amazing lotion! Thank you, we will be back!

Always excellent, fast service and delicious food, classic dinner feel. Prices are very cheap and…read morereasonable. It gets packed at lunch hours, but it's worth the wait for great burgers!

Always the best food and service!! Love the atmosphere and all the memorabilia. Rays is one of our…read morefavorites in Whiteville.